This could end Avaaz

I'll be honest: Avaaz has never faced threats like this. Trump is cracking down on his opponents, and he has the full weight of the US state behind him. We've campaigned hard against his vicious brand of politics for a decade. We know he holds a grudge -- and we're vulnerable. In the past year, we've seen: Organisations like Avaaz being added to Trump's "list" for investigation A new plan by the US government to crack down on progressive civil society, which it describes as "a vast domestic terror movement"The threat of US-based non-profits being slapped with huge taxesOrganisations and senior leaders working on global human rights getting hit with devastating sanctions. As the CEO of Avaaz, I'll tell you this: We won't be silenced. And that's why we must protect ourselves -- strengthening our legal defences, increasing digital security, and protecting our staff. We don't want to divert money from the critical campaigns we're running. So I'm asking for your help. Will you contribute just a small amount to keep Avaaz safe for the year ahead? Please give what you can:

Dear friends, I'll be honest: Avaaz has never faced threats like this. Trump is cracking down on his opponents, and he has the full weight of the US state behind him. We've campaigned hard against his vicious brand of politics for a decade. We know he holds a grudge -- and we're vulnerable. In the past year, we've seen: Organisations like Avaaz being added to Trump's "list" for investigation  A new plan by the US government to crack down on progressive civil society, which it describes as "a vast domestic terror movement" The threat of US-based non-profits being slapped with huge taxes Organisations and senior leaders working on global human rights getting hit with devastating sanctions.  As the CEO of Avaaz, I'll tell you this: We won't be silenced. And that's why we must protect ourselves -- strengthening our legal defences, increasing digital security, and protecting our staff. We don't want to divert money from the critical campaigns we're running. So I'm asking for your help. Will you contribute just a small amount to keep Avaaz safe for the year ahead? Please give what you can: I'LL DONATE R$15 I'LL DONATE R$25 I'LL DONATE R$45 I'LL DONATE R$85 OTHER AMOUNT This past year has seen Americans across the country risking everything to stand against Trump's cruel agenda. He calls them 'terrorists', 'traitors' and 'pirates.' It's the kind of language that's silenced many voices. Some groups have lost funds, and others have cancelled crucial human rights work.  But last year, because members like you supported our Emergency Fund to protect Avaaz, we had the lawyers and logistics teams we needed to keep taking risks and speaking truth to power everywhere. We ran massive campaigns against genocide in Gaza, supported community kitchens to feed thousands of starving families in Sudan, and helped Afghan women to escape the Taliban. It was one of our proudest years ever!  But the threats are growing in the US and beyond -- and the Avaaz Emergency Fund is running out. If we can raise enough now, we can: Get the best lawyers to help protect and fight for Avaaz as we speak out for democracy and freedom;  Keep our staff safe -- ensuring that all staff working on high risk campaigns get the support and protection they need; Boost our digital security -- continuing to invest in cutting edge protections for our data and technology, and; Rapidly respond to new threats as they emerge, ensuring we can manage risks as we continue our bold campaigning. Your donation will safeguard Avaaz and our collective dream of a world where we can all raise our voices in defence of justice, freedom, and dignity. Please give what you can:  I'LL DONATE R$15 I'LL DONATE R$25 I'LL DONATE R$45 I'LL DONATE R$85 OTHER AMOUNT Avaaz has never backed down in the face of bullies. And we never will. Together, we've stood up to a long list of authoritarian leaders: Putin, Trump, Bolsonaro, Orbán, and many more. We can only do that because of our collective power and the incredible support of Avaaz members around the world, like you. Now let's stand together again, and keep the dream of this movement alive. With fierce hope and endless determination, Bert Wander, CEO of Avaaz PS. This might be your first donation to our movement ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make Avaaz a real force for good in the world. More information: US: Trump Administration's Pervasive Attacks on Rights (Human Rights Watch) US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese threaten human rights system: UN experts (OHCHR)

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA

ALERT: Stoning in Sudan

Courts have condemned two mothers in Sudan to death by stoning. Without massive political pressure, these horrible sentences could be carried out soon. We can help, but we have to act fast! Sign now and we'll rally the international community, deliver our massive call directly to top Sudanese officials, and help lawyers to launch an appeal. One woman is a mother of 9. Her husband says one isn't his. The other woman's husband abandoned her after she gave birth to their first baby – 7 years ago. Now he's back and accusing her of adultery. For these 'crimes', courts sentenced them to a cruel and painful death by stoning – after a sham trial where the women didn't even have lawyers. But there's still a chance to stop this: they now have lawyers to launch appeals – and a bright global spotlight can help make sure they have a fair hearing. It's worked before! In a very similar case a few years ago, Avaaz rallied more than a million global citizens, and a higher court overturned the sentence. Now let's do it again. Sign now, and Avaaz will send much-needed support to the appeals team. We'll also work to build a unified call from all of us, along with Sudanese groups and international rights organisations!

Courts have condemned two mothers in Sudan to death by stoning. Without massive political pressure, these horrible sentences could be carried out soon. We can help, but we have to act fast! Sign now and we'll rally the international community, deliver our massive call directly to top Sudanese officials, and help lawyers to launch an appeal. SIGN NOW Dear friends, One woman is a mother of 9. Her husband says one isn't his. The other woman's husband abandoned her after she gave birth to their first baby – 7 years ago. Now he's back and accusing her of adultery. For these 'crimes', courts sentenced them to a cruel and painful death by stoning – after a sham trial where the women didn't even have lawyers. But there's still a chance to stop this: they now have lawyers to launch appeals – and a bright global spotlight can help make sure they have a fair hearing. It's worked before! In a very similar case a few years ago, Avaaz rallied more than a million global citizens, and a higher court overturned the sentence. Now let's do it again. Sign now, and Avaaz will send much-needed support to the appeals team. We'll also work to build a unified call from all of us, along with Sudanese groups and international rights organisations! Sign now: Help save two mothers' lives! Sudan is the site of a horrific conflict, where massive numbers of women have been targeted, raped, and killed in unspeakable ways. But while there's been zero accountability for those war crimes, these women were expeditiously sentenced to death for the 'crime' of adultery. Their trial was a farce. They had no lawyers, and local groups report that the police coerced a confession. In an extra cruel twist, one of the cases is proceeding even though an accuser has reportedly withdrawn all charges! Organisations within and outside of Sudan are raising the alarm, and if we all join them, we can supercharge their call for justice. Add your name and share this widely with anyone who cares about women's rights. Let's make sure these children don't have to grow up without their mothers: Sign now: Help save two mothers' lives! When a similar case reached Avaaz a little over three years ago, more than a million members of our community joined brave lawyers and organisations to stand with a 20-year-old sentenced to stoning back then – and helped overturn her sentence. And as the war in Sudan grinds towards its third anniversary, Avaazers have stepped up again and again to deliver life-saving help to volunteers on the ground, and get stories out of the country and into international media. As the saying goes, to save one life is to save the world – so let's come together once more. With hope, Nate, Antonia, Mo and the whole Avaaz team More information: Sudanese courts sentence two women to death by stoning for adultery despite international obligations (ACJPS) Regional rights group says two Sudanese women sentenced to death by stoning (Sudan Tribune) Outrage Grows Over Stoning Sentences in Sudan (AllAfrica)

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA

Stop Trump's assault on Cuba

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island.

Cuba is on the brink of running out of power. That means blackouts, silent hospitals, food that spoils, and parents trying to care for children without electricity. Trump's latest executive order threatens tariffs on any country that dares to sell oil to Cuba – tightening the noose around 11 million people. After attacking Venezuela, threatening Mexico, and attempting to seize Greenland, this is part of a dangerous pattern of escalation. Add your name to help stop the strangling of a nation. SIGN NOW Dear friends, Trump is strangling the entire population of Cuba. His latest "emergency" order blocks Cuba from importing the oil it needs to keep hospitals running, food refrigerated, and lights on – and threatens tariffs on any country that tries to help. The consequences are already visible. Provincial hospitals have reportedly canceled surgeries. Outpatient transfers are being suspended. International airlines are grounding flights as jet fuel runs dry. Experts warn Cuba may run out of oil at any moment. This is not happening in isolation. After Venezuela. After Greenland. Each time, the limits are tested – and the response has been hesitant. Now he is imposing collective, inhumane punishment on millions of innocent people in Cuba. Join the urgent call for governments everywhere to make clear that collective punishment cannot become the new normal. We will deliver this call to world leaders and will support allies preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the island. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Some argue this is about national security or promoting democracy. But cutting off fuel to an entire population – adding to a decades-long embargo and already severe living conditions – does not create political reforms. It deepens human suffering. And this order doesn't only target Cuba. By threatening tariffs on any country that supplies oil, it seeks to silence other nations – forcing them to choose between helping civilians and protecting their own economies. Add your name now. We will deliver this call to world leaders demanding an end to the oil blockade and to threats against countries that show solidarity. Stand with Cubans: No oil blockade Our movement exists because powerful leaders sometimes go too far. When Greenland was threatened, global pressure helped push back. Today, millions of Cubans are paying the price of geopolitical brinkmanship. They are not bargaining chips – they are families, workers, elders, and children. If we don't speak now, escalation becomes the norm. With hope and determination, Miguel, Nate, Lily and the entire Avaaz team No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana (The Guardian) As US squeezes Cuba's oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services (CNN) Rolling Blackouts, Hospital Shortages: How the U.S. Oil Blockade Is Impacting Cuba (Time) Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian 'collapse', as oil supplies dwindle (UN) Aid Mission Inspired by Gaza Flotilla Will Defy US Blockade and Sail to Cuba (Novara Media)

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Community Petitions Site" on 2016-12-07 using the email address statusgps@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . Avaaz Foundation ℅ Sayer Vincent LLP 110 Golden Lane London, England EC1Y 0TG Avaaz Foundation c/o Servcorp 1330 6th Avenue Suite 23A New York, NY 10019 USA